Myrica vegetable wax

Commonly known as:   Tallow tree berry wax, Wax from the fruit of the bayberry, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax (I.N.C.I.).

Botanical name:   Myrica cerifera.

Extraction process:   Washing of waxy fruits with water followed by extraction of the wax through boiling.

Family:   Myricaceae.

Extracted part of the plant:   Fruits.

Cultivation area, origin:   Coastal regions of the East and South of the United States, extending to Texas.

Blooming:   From April to May.

Origin, provenance:   Andean Mountain Range in Colombia.

Phytochemical composition:   Diarylheptanoids, myricanone, D-L-myricanol, triterpenoids, taraxerol, oleanolic acid, myriceric acid.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Tablet; Colour: Pale yellow; Scent: Spicy, slightly balsamic.

Physical properties:   Density = 0.85 - 1.05; Acid Index: 5 - 25 mg KOH/g; Saponification Index: 210 - 240 mg KOH/g; Recommended dosage in your skincare: 1 - 10% in creams, 1 - 30% in balms or sticks.

Concerns:   Film-forming, emollient, protective, hair strengthening.

Effect:   All skin types; All hair types and particularly brittle or fragile hair.